May 2023
Return of Coupons to Iran's Economy Starting Next Week
Iran's Minister of Labor announced the implementation of an electronic coupon system starting next week, increasing subsidies by 20%. This move comes after the removal…
Filtering Has Not Stopped Iranians' Presence in Cyberspace; Over 50% of People Are Active on Social Media
Despite the filtering of major social media platforms in Iran, millions of users remain active, with significant engagement on Instagram and Twitter. The report highlights…
Open Data Iran: The Number of Religious Seminaries in Iran is 5 Times Greater than Universities
A recent study by 'Open Data Iran' reveals that Iran has five times more religious seminaries than public universities, with significant funding allocated to these…
Escalating Dollar Shortage Crisis; Iranian Foreign Minister Requests 'Banking Cooperation' from Iraq
Iran's Foreign Minister has requested increased banking cooperation with Iraq amidst a growing dollar shortage crisis. Despite previous promises regarding the release of frozen Iranian…
New Social Progress Index Report; Slow Progress of Iran Over Three Decades
A new report by the Social Progress Imperative ranks Iran 93rd out of 170 countries in terms of social progress, highlighting a slow increase in…
A Newspaper's Criticism of Wage Levels: They Want to Lead Society to Unlimited Misery
The Iranian newspaper Ham-Mihan criticized the government's decision-making regarding wage increases, claiming it leads society towards poverty. The article highlights the insufficient minimum wage for…
Parliament Reports on 'Intensification of Poverty', Minister of Labor Discusses 'Severe Development' of Coupons
A report from the Iranian Parliament's Research Center highlights a significant increase in poverty, affecting even the middle class, while inflation continues to rise sharply.…
Hamid Rasai Calls for the Execution of Taraneh Alidoosti
Hamid Rasai, a radical former parliament member, has called for the execution of actress Taraneh Alidoosti after she criticized the Iranian government's plans for executing…
Analytical Report: The Annual Cost of Enforcing Hijab Equals the Wages of Millions of Workers in Iran
The Open Data Iran database estimates that enforcing mandatory hijab costs Iranian society between 40 to 45 trillion tomans annually, equivalent to the wages of…
Tehran Mayor Talks About 350,000 Vacant Homes in Tehran; Housing Becomes an 'Unattainable Dream'
Tehran's Mayor Alireza Zakani revealed that there are 350,000 vacant homes in the city, primarily held for speculation, while housing prices continue to soar. Government…
Islamic Revolutionary Court Sentences Anisha Asadollahi, Labor Activist, to Five Years in Prison
Anisha Asadollahi, a labor rights activist, has been sentenced to five years and eight months in prison by the Islamic Revolutionary Court in Tehran for…
The Billion-Toman Budget That Must Be Spent; The Supreme Cultural Revolution Council Seeks to Establish 'Headquarters'
The Supreme Cultural Revolution Council in Iran is forming new headquarters and expert desks to oversee cultural policies, amidst ongoing criticism of its effectiveness and…
Turkey's Elections 'Likely' to Go to Second Round
Turkey's presidential elections are likely heading to a second round as neither Erdogan nor Kilicdaroglu has secured over 50% of the votes. With nearly 90%…
Counting Votes in Turkey's Election; Kilicdaroglu Claims He is 'Leading', Not Erdogan
Initial results from Turkey's presidential election show Erdogan leading with 52% of the votes compared to Kilicdaroglu's 42%. Kilicdaroglu disputes this claim, asserting he is…
Turkey Elections; Erdogan Becomes Imam of Hagia Sophia in Ottoman Sultan Style
Erdogan is set to become the imam at Hagia Sophia before crucial elections, mimicking Ottoman traditions. His main rival, Kilicdaroglu, leads a coalition that has…
Increase in Sugar Prices and Market Fluctuations
The Iranian Sugar and Sugarcane Industry Association announced a price increase for sugar to 25,500 tomans per kilogram due to market needs. This follows a…
Tehran University Access to International Scientific Databases Cut Due to Debt
Tehran University has lost access to international scientific databases due to accumulated debts totaling 60 billion tomans, attributed to currency devaluation and neglect from the…
Dairy Farmers' Association: Milk at 15,000 Tomans Per Kilogram is Not Profitable
The head of the Iranian Dairy Farmers' Association warns that the current price of milk at 15,000 tomans per kilogram is unsustainable, leading to potential…
When Statistics Speak; The Heavy Shadow of Hunger in Iran
The Statistical Center of Iran reports a significant increase in the importance of food and housing expenses amid rising inflation, leading to a drastic reduction…
Iran's Statistical Center: Annual Inflation Rate Reaches Approximately 46 Percent
Iran's annual inflation rate has reached 45.8%, with significant price increases in essential goods like sugar and chicken. The government faces rising public discontent and…
Strikes Continue; Contract Workers Demand Elimination of 'Contractor Mafia'
Contract and temporary workers in Iran continue their strikes demanding the approval of a government employee organization plan to eliminate contractor status. The plan has…
Mawlawi Abdolhamid: If Detaining Us Solves People's Problems, Then Imprison Us
Mawlawi Abdolhamid criticized the Iranian authorities for failing to address the people's problems, suggesting that if detaining protesters could solve these issues, they should imprison…